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MapTrack vs Trackunit for construction equipment GPS

Choose MapTrack when you want commercial GPS plus asset registers, pre-starts, maintenance, rate cards and cost reporting in one platform. Choose Trackunit when your focus is construction telematics, OEM/rental ecosystems and equipment connectivity at scale.

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

|Reviewed by Jarrod Milford
Published 9 July 2026

Based on Trackunit's public documentation, MapTrack product pages and pricing/store pages as of Jul 2026. Capabilities can vary by region and package; verify in a pilot.

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Trackunit vs MapTrack at a glance

  • •MapTrack is built for contractors and industrial operators managing plant, tools, trailers and fleet across jobsites.
  • •Trackunit is built deeply around construction equipment connectivity, OEMs and rental fleets.
  • •MapTrack exposes GPS tracker options and pricing paths publicly, while Trackunit requires direct sales validation for package pricing.
  • •MapTrack goes further on pre-starts, rate cards, asset cost history and QR/BLE workflows for every asset class.

Short answer

Trackunit is purpose-built for construction equipment connectivity, fleet management, utilisation, digital jobsites and equipment maintenance. MapTrack is the modern asset-operations layer for organisations that need GPS data to power practical site workflows, not only connected-equipment telemetry.

Trackunit is strong for connected construction equipment, OEMs, rental fleets and telematics. MapTrack is stronger for contractors and industrial organisations that need GPS plus QR/BLE tracking, site geofences, pre-starts, work orders, transparent hardware, published software pricing and asset-level cost recovery.

Which platform fits your GPS programme?

Use these buyer patterns to shortlist the right pilot. The answer changes depending on whether GPS is a standalone fleet layer or part of a wider jobsite operating system.

The jobsite operations team

Do you need GPS to feed site utilisation, pre-starts, maintenance, rate cards and asset costs?

Choose MapTrack. This is the strongest fit for plant, machinery, trailers, tools and fleet moving between sites and projects.

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The Trackunit-standardised fleet

Are you already standardised on Trackunit hardware, telematics or fleet workflows?

Stay close to Trackunit if its existing ecosystem already solves your fleet problem. Then test whether it covers the plant, QR/BLE, pre-start, costing and maintenance workflows you need.

The mixed-asset contractor

Do you track excavators, trailers, generators, attachments, small tools and service vehicles together?

Choose MapTrack. Mixed tracking methods matter because not every asset justifies the same GPS hardware.

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The procurement team

Do you need transparent GPS hardware options and a simple software pricing model before a pilot?

Choose MapTrack first, then benchmark the quote against the incumbent. Compare device cost, data plans, implementation, user access and contract lock-in.

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MapTrack vs Trackunit: commercial GPS comparison

Use this table to compare the location layer, jobsite workflows, maintenance triggers and commercial model.

CriteriaMapTrack logoMapTrackTrackunit logoTrackunit
Commercial GPS coverage
Best forPlant, machinery, tools, trailers and fleet across jobsites, with GPS tied to operationsConstruction equipment connectivity, OEMs, rental fleets, digital jobsites and utilisation(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
GPS hardwareYesTransparent industrial GPS tracker store plus compatible third-party/OEM feedsYesTrackunit IoT and telematics hardware for connected construction equipment(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Unpowered assetsYesBattery GPS trackers for trailers, containers, generators, pumps and mobile plant?Specialty equipment and IoT products are listed; verify specific battery tracker fit(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
GeofencingYesSite geofences with entry/exit alerts, time-on-site and utilisation contextYesFleet page positions real-time GPS, status and movement on one map(per Trackunit fleet management, Jul 2026)
Tracking methodsYesGPS, BLE, QR, barcode and OEM telematics in one asset registerYesConstruction telematics, IoT devices, fleet management and utilisation products(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Jobsite operations
Maintenance triggersYesRuntime, odometer, fault-code, failed pre-start and schedule triggers create work ordersYesEquipment maintenance and actionable health insights are listed as Trackunit solutions(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Pre-starts and inspectionsYesAsset-linked forms with photos, signatures, GPS stamps, offline mode and defect escalationNot publicly confirmedNot publicly positioned as a pre-start and inspection workflow platform; verify in pilot(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Rate cards and job costingYesTrack hire rates, internal charge-out, service cost and asset cost history by site/projectNot publicly confirmedNot publicly positioned as a rate-card and project-costing platform(per Trackunit fleet management, Jul 2026)
Operator and driver identityYesDriver/operator assignment, custody, audit trail and BLE-card-friendly field workflows?Digital access management is listed for mixed fleets; verify BLE card and site workforce fit(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Commercial model and rollout
Pricing transparencyYesPublished software pricing path plus transparent GPS hardware storeNot publicly confirmedPublic solution pages do not show simple per-asset pricing; verify quote and hardware model(per Trackunit fleet management, Jul 2026)
Commercial modelYesPer-asset software pricing with unlimited users; GPS hardware chosen by asset classConstruction IoT and telematics platform with sales-led package validation(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
Region fitYesAU/NZ-native with global use cases and Australian data residency optionsYesInternational construction equipment ecosystem(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)
IntegrationsYes150+ telematics, OEM, fleet and fuel-card data sources plus API/webhooksYesMarketplace, OEM integrations and construction telematics ecosystem(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)

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How to decide between them

Which is better for GPS across jobsites?

MapTrack is stronger when GPS needs to become day-to-day jobsite action: allocations, inspections, work orders and costs.

A jobsite GPS platform has to do more than show dots on a map. It needs to understand which site, crew, project and cost centre an asset belongs to, whether that asset is inspected, and what should happen when the machine runs enough hours to need service.

How do hardware choices compare?

Trackunit is deep in construction IoT. MapTrack gives contractors a more flexible mix of industrial GPS, BLE, QR and OEM feeds.

High-value machines, trailers and service vehicles often need different tracking methods. MapTrack lets teams combine hardwired GPS, battery GPS, BLE, QR labels, barcodes and OEM telematics instead of forcing every asset into one device model.

What happens after GPS data arrives?

Both can support maintenance outcomes. MapTrack centres the work order, pre-start defect and cost record on the asset.

Location and meter data only become useful when they trigger action. MapTrack connects GPS, engine hours, odometer and fault-code feeds to pre-starts, defects, service intervals and work orders, with the evidence retained on the asset record.

Which model is easier to cost before a pilot?

MapTrack gives clearer public software and GPS hardware paths. Trackunit buyers should validate final package pricing directly.

For commercial GPS, compare total cost: device purchase or rental, SIM/data plan, installation, software modules, user access, implementation, support and contract term. MapTrack separates hardware selection from the operating platform so buyers can model the rollout asset by asset.

What should a pilot prove?

Pilot an owned machine, a rented machine, a trailer and a smaller QR/BLE asset to see whether one workflow covers all asset classes.

A good pilot should include powered and unpowered assets, at least two jobsite geofences, a pre-start form, one runtime or odometer maintenance trigger, one asset cost report and one field user who has to complete the workflow offline.

Verdict: MapTrack wins when GPS has to run the jobsite

Trackunit can be a strong GPS or telematics choice. MapTrack is the better fit when plant, machinery, trailers, tools and fleet need to share one operating record across sites, inspections, maintenance and costs.

CategoryWinner
Commercial GPS hardwareDraw
Mixed plant, tools and fleet registerMapTrack
Jobsite geofences and site utilisationMapTrack
Pre-starts tied to GPS and assetsMapTrack
Runtime/odometer maintenanceMapTrack
Rate cards and job costingMapTrack
Trackunit ecosystem depth(per Trackunit, Jul 2026)Trackunit
Public GPS hardware and software pricing pathMapTrack

Pricing and total cost

MapTrack

MapTrack uses asset-based pricing with unlimited users, so operators, supervisors, mechanics and project managers can all use the system without per-seat friction.

GPS hardware is available through the public GPS tracker store, and software pricing is published on the pricing page.

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Trackunit

Trackunit public solution pages do not show a simple published per-asset price. Validate hardware, platform modules, connectivity, OEM integrations, rental or contractor package fit and implementation cost in a direct quote.

Always compare hardware, SIM/data, installation, implementation, software modules, users and contract term before deciding.

Commercial GPS TCO checklist

Use the same cost categories for every vendor quote so the comparison is not just monthly software price.

Hardware and connectivity

  • GPS device cost by asset class
  • SIM, satellite or data-plan costs
  • Installation and replacement labour
  • Battery life and service interval assumptions

Software and users

  • Software licence model
  • Unlimited users versus per-seat pricing
  • Modules required for maintenance, forms and reporting
  • Contract length, minimums and cancellation terms

Workflow consolidation

  • Separate tools still needed beside Trackunit
  • Pre-start and defect workflow coverage
  • Rate-card and cost-reporting coverage
  • Manual export/import work required for finance or maintenance

When to choose each platform

Choose MapTrack if you…

  • You manage plant, machinery, trailers, tools and vehicles across jobsites.
  • You need GPS to connect to pre-starts, work orders, site utilisation, rate cards and asset costs.
  • You want transparent GPS hardware options and per-asset software pricing with unlimited users.
  • You need QR, BLE, GPS and OEM telematics in one asset register.

Consider Trackunitif you…

  • You are an OEM, rental company or large construction equipment organisation already aligned to Trackunit.
  • Your primary objective is construction telematics, machine connectivity and utilisation data.
  • You need Trackunit network, marketplace or OEM ecosystem capabilities more than QR/BLE/pre-start/cost workflows.

Best Trackunit alternatives for commercial GPS

Shortlist by workflow fit rather than brand size. The best choice depends on whether you need fleet telematics, construction IoT or a full jobsite asset operations layer.

  1. 1

    MapTrack

    Best when GPS needs to feed plant, machinery, pre-starts, maintenance, rate cards and costing.

  2. 2

    Tenna

    Strong construction-specific GPS and equipment tracking platform with proprietary hardware.

  3. 3

    Trackunit

    Trackunit is strong for construction telematics, fleet management, utilisation, digital jobsites, OEM and rental ecosystems.

What our customers say

“Thanks to MapTrack we know exactly where our gear is. Hire costs reduced 25-35%.”
Hacer Group

Denis Slaviero

Operations Manager, Hacer Group

“We used to spend 1-2 days a week tracking equipment. MapTrack gave us full visibility across every site.”
Saunders International

Steve McAllister

Site Manager, Saunders International

“MapTrack streamlines tracking and asset servicing across mine shutdowns. Simple, reliable and effective.”
Mineral Resources

Gordon Stennings

Maintenance Storeman, Mineral Resources

How to move from Trackunit or a standalone GPS tool

You do not need to retag every asset at once. Start with the assets where location, downtime and cost leakage hurt most.

1

Map assets and tracking methods

Classify plant, trailers, generators, service vehicles, attachments and tools by value, movement pattern and whether they need GPS, BLE, QR or OEM telematics.

2

Pilot the real workflow

Run a small GPS pilot with live geofences, one pre-start, one runtime maintenance trigger, one operator assignment and one cost report.

3

Compare Trackunit data coverage

Check which data should stay in the incumbent telemetry platform, which should flow into MapTrack and which separate spreadsheets or forms can be retired.

4

Roll out by asset class

Deploy the right hardware and forms by asset type, then train site teams on scan, inspect, allocate, maintain and cost workflows.

What to verify in a GPS pilot

A commercial GPS pilot should prove the operational workflow, not just whether a tracker reports a dot on a map.

  • ✓MapTrack: Verify geofences, pre-starts, runtime/odometer work orders, site utilisation, rate cards, cost reporting, QR/BLE fallback and offline field workflows.
  • ✓Trackunit: Verify Trackunit hardware fit, contract terms, region support, API/integration scope, pre-start depth, maintenance workflow depth and whether job costing needs another system.

Methodology and sources

Updated Jul 2026 from Trackunit public homepage, fleet management page, solution navigation and MapTrack product, pricing and GPS tracker pages.

Trackunit packaging may vary by contractor, OEM and rental use case. Verify pricing, hardware and workflow depth in a scoped pilot.

Spotted something out of date or incorrect? Email corrections@maptrack.com and we will review and update this page.

MapTrack vs Trackunit FAQs

MapTrack is usually the better fit when commercial GPS needs to feed plant and machinery workflows across jobsites: geofences, utilisation, pre-starts, runtime or odometer maintenance, rate-card context and job costing. Trackunit may be the better fit when your organisation already standardises on its hardware, fleet or telematics ecosystem.

Sometimes, but not always. MapTrack can replace standalone GPS, asset register, inspection, maintenance and cost tracking tools when those workflows need to sit together. If Trackunit is already your telematics source, MapTrack can also sit above telematics data and use it to run asset operations.

Yes. MapTrack supports industrial GPS trackers for powered and unpowered assets, including excavators, trailers, generators, compressors, service vehicles and mobile plant. It also supports OEM telematics and QR/BLE tracking for assets where GPS is not required.

Compare the full system cost: tracker hardware, SIM/data fees, installation, software modules, implementation, user access, contract length, support and the cost of any separate systems needed for pre-starts, work orders, asset costing or reporting.

Fleet GPS systems usually start with vehicles and location. MapTrack starts with the asset and the jobsite workflow, then connects GPS, QR, BLE and telematics to the asset record, pre-start evidence, maintenance plan, site utilisation and cost history.

Yes. A good pilot usually includes a hardwired machine, a battery-powered trailer or generator, one service vehicle and a QR/BLE-tracked asset so the team can test mixed tracking methods before rolling out across the fleet.

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About the author

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

Lachlan leads operations at MapTrack, bringing 10+ years of enterprise technology experience across mining, construction and heavy industry. Before MapTrack, he held senior roles at Workato (integration and automation) and AppDynamics/Cisco (application performance), working directly with ASX-listed organisations to modernise their technology stacks. His deep understanding of field operations and blue-collar workflows shapes how MapTrack solves real problems for asset-intensive teams.

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Jarrod Milford

Reviewed by Jarrod Milford

Commercial Director

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